The delicacy of seafood would definitely bring a smile on the face of coastal dwellers just like an extra dollop of butter in food does on a Punjabi’s face.
Ever wondered whom should you credit for these fishes in your plates – “The Fisherman”.
A Fisherman in general belongs to a community of people who are engaged in fishing as their primary occupation. Fishing collectively refers to catching aqua creature that is fit for consumption by humans.
From shrimps, prawns to various types of fishes – CATL, Hilda, salmon etc. there are a lot of varieties of fishes. Also, fishing as an occupation involves sorting and selling them in local and global markets.
Fishing is done both in fresh water sources like lakes, stream and rivers as well as in marine ecosystems like seas and oceans.
Location of a fisherman plays an important role in the type of catch a fisherman would acquire to both run his business and make a livelihood. One must note just like farming, even fishing is done in all states of India.
From DAL Lake in Kashmir, to Gang River and its tributaries in the south Indian coastal regions, fishing is a very big thriving industry in our country and the Ministry of fisheries if responsible to look into the fishing occupation of our country.
It also governs the welfare of the common fisherman and looks into schemes for his development.
The fishing community, at large, is dependent on government schemes and welfare proposals as most of them are uneducated and spend most of their lives solely in this profession.
Our country has a huge coastline of around 7500 km extending across 10 states and island territories.
Thus, fishing engages a significant portion of our population in the fishing business. It is reported that approximately 14 million of the country’s population is involved in the fishing industry.
Importance for the country and the way forward,
Fish consumption is very high all over world. They form an important sector of food production, providing nutritional security to the food basket (Shrimps, prawn, crabs).
Presently, there are huge varieties that offer variety in taste. They are rich in protein. They bring in a lot of foreign currency when exported.
A fisherman toils in his trade, just like a farmer toils in the fields. So, importance has to be given to both the professions on par, considering the economic importance of the trade
A fisherman should have access to easy bank loans for purchasing better boats and procuring tools. He should have a support system to mitigate the risks associated with his loan purchase.
Better relation with neighboring countries sharing waters should be forged.
Infrastructure development (for preservation of fishes) and providing basic facilities like good roads for transport connectivity. The fishing sector should be more organized and accountable.
The Life of a fisherman might appear to be adventurous but is actually a hardscrabble, and the government should seriously work towards the welfare of the fishing business and helpful for people's life
Fishermen spend their whole life on the water, whether working or fishing. Some people think this is a dangerous job because of the possibility of drowning, exposure to sea creatures or going into toxic waters. Fishermen don’t see these as risks because they know how to swim and can be careful with chemicals in their bodies.
Fishermen have to work hard to make the money they need to provide for their families. They fish from the boat and bring in a catch at the end of each day. If it is not yet time for them to go back on land, they will either rest aboard or sleep on deck.
Being a fisherman is not an easy job, and we have explained more about it in this essay on fisherman. The life of a fisherman is unlike any other profession. It requires a lot of hard work and dedication to produce the food that society depends on
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